New York City police union sues city over COVID vaccine mandate

New York City's largest police union asked a judge on Monday to temporarily halt the implementation of the vaccination mandate before it takes effect on November 1.

The Police Benevolent Association argues that the policy does not make clear potential exceptions for medical or religious reasons, and does not give unvaccinated officers sufficient time to apply for such exemptions, as those appeals must be submitted by Wednesday — one week after the mandate was announced. 

They also highlight the department's "Vax or Test" program, which they say has been effective in ensuring public health while simultaneously providing privacy to individual medical decisions.